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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Petzl Actik

What HM23 V2.0 does better (1) and where Actik wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
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Petzl Actik
Petzl · 2022Actik
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $30
3.9Brightness & throw5.4
7.6Battery & charging7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than Actik?

  1. Weight86 g vs 98 g+14%

Why is Actik better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 450 lm+50%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m vs 115 m+31%
  3. Peak beam intensity1,940 cd vs 3,310 cd+71%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $357.4
Petzl ActikPetzl Actik≈ $306.8
Light output
Maximum output300 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—3
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime100 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialStainless steelPlastic / polymer
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height73.6 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth30 mm—
Weight86 g98 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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